Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
77th World Assembly and International Conference of OMEP World Organization for Early Childhood Education “Arts and Cultures in Early Childhood Education: Play, Expression and Participation”, Bologna, İtalya, 14 - 18 Temmuz 2025, ss.1, (Özet Bildiri)
Education
for Sustainable Development taking part in many countries' policy agendas all
around the whole world. In the 21st century, global goals have been determined
by national and international organizations such as UNESCO for developing
countries. The advancement of sustainability in education is of paramount
importance for developing countries such as Türkiye. In this study, the Turkish
National Education Program and its appendices were examined within the
framework of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) outlined in The
UNESCO Education for Sustainable Development Roadmap. For the method, a
qualitative study was conducted. Document analysis was used to examine the SDG
goals and targets in the program and its appendices by using a control list to
assess quality educational processes in education for sustainable development.
Also, descriptive analysis method used to comprehensively examine the program
reflections within the framework of Sustainable Development Goals. Experts from
various fields, including early childhood education, educational programs, and
science education, participated in the data collection and analysis process to
explore the integration of SDGs into the curriculum. Preliminary findings
indicate that the 17 SDGs are not incorporated into the ECE program with equal
significance. The analysis is still ongoing. Although the findings focus on the
integration of sustainability goals and objectives in practice within the
Turkish early childhood education (ECE) system, they can also be utilized to
examine sustainability content in other countries and programs. This study will
contribute to the field by highlighting reflections on sustainability in early
childhood curriculum and its appendices.